The government’s plan is the talk of the town in Lawton. Some people question what risks the children bring with them. Only a chain link fence and three strands of barbed wire will separate them from the town.

Others welcome the children’s arrival with open arms.

“It is what it is,” said Heather Hoehn, who lives just a few blocks from Fort Sill.

Hoehn learned of the 47,000 unaccompanied minors who tried to cross the border illegally in the last six months. Between 600 and 1,200 will soon be her new neighbors.

“It really wasn’t too much of a surprise, seeing as the way that the government is these days. They do things that we have no control over. We can't do anything about it,” Hoehn said.

The children will be kept in old barracks that are within sight of Interstate 44.

“I really think they are a security risk,” said Michelle Schmidt, who also lives near Fort Sill. “Send them back.”

Fort Sill officials said the children will never be allowed outside the gates. They will also be kept away from soldiers.

The government will bring in employees to cook, clean and care for the children. Fort Sill says bringing in workers will be a boost to the local economy.

However, Lawton resident Marcello Clay believes caring for the children is costing everyone.

“Bill payer, tax payer, they have to foot the bill for it, so the frustration is there,” Clay said.

“They are children. How can we turn them away? Most of them are grateful for a better chance and that's what this country is about, isn't it?” said Carolyn Wagoner, who lives near Fort Sill.

The children will receive free health care and education. Schmidt said she thinks the immigrants will get better treatment than her own American children.

“The government isn’t even worried about us civilians but yet we are going to take care of foreign countries. It makes no sense,” Schmidt said.

The children’s stay at Fort Sill should only be temporary. Officials at Fort Sill said every child already has a relative or designated sponsor in the U.S. The children will be transferred to them or eventually be deported.

Under the government’s plan, Fort Sill could house children for up to four months and perhaps longer.